High School Welding
Resume:
Tarunna Cockerham
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CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) 12 Basic Plus Refresher
Expiration: 06/14; ID# 9071848
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
Expiration: 03/13/14
SKILL SET & PROFICIENCIES
Leadership Experience 6 years
Supervised 30 Employees
Motivated and challenged staff to work hard and take pride in a job well done
Planned daily work schedules, dividing labor between employees according to strengths and abilities
Led and guided team by displaying examples of excellence and strong work ethic
Listened to grievances and mediated between management and staff to ensure a cohesive and productive
work environment
Inspected work performances to ensure that tasks were done effectively and efficiently within scheduled
time frames. Recorded work results at regular intervals and reported deviations to appropriate personnel
Welding Experience 8 years
Interpret Blueprint, Sketches, Radiograph Films & Decipher Weld Symbols
Review Scope of Work or Routings to Determine Sequence of Operations, Weld Procedures and Welder
Certification Requirements
Weld a Root Pass with Fluxcore Wire on a 6" Pipe
Familiarity with Mig, Tig, Flux Core, and Sub Arc Welding
Weld T K Y Joints
Fabricate New Structures and Repair Damaged Equipment
Weld all Fabricated Valve Bodies According to Layout, Shop Prints and Work Orders utilizing FCAW,
SMAW/SAW to Customer Specifications per ASME Code
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Tarunna Cockerham
18103 Canyon Cypress Lane, Katy, TX 77449
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Fit and Tack Mating Components to Dimensions and Procedures
Select Tips, Wires and other Filler Materials Based on the Weld Procedure Specification
Loads and Set the Welding Machine per Procedure
Operate Arc Welding Equipment using MIG and STICK Techniques
Ignite Torch and Adjust Valves, Amperage, or Voltage to Obtain Desired Flame or Arc
Tack weld or Weld components and Assemblies using Electric, Gas, Arc or Other Welding Equipment
Inspect Gap Allowances using Micrometer, Caliper, and Precision Measuring Instruments
Remove Rough Spots from Work Piece using Portable Grinder, Hand File, or Scraper
Weld components in Flat, Vertical or Overhead Positions
Heat, Form, and Dress Metal Parts using Hand Tools, Torch and Arc Welding Equipment
Develop Basic to Complex Templates and other Work Aids to Hold and Align Parts
(Welding Experience Continued)
Determine Required Equipment and Welding Method to Complete Complex & Difficult Assignments;
Applying Advanced Knowledge of Metallurgy, Geometry and Welding Techniques
Proficient in Measuring, Isometric Drawings & Installation of Threaded and Flanged Piping & Tubing
Electric Stick Welding (SMAW) and TIG welding (GTAW) on Carbon and Alloy Steel Pipe and Plate
Pipe Welding using Various Size Pipes
Perform all Work in Accordance with Quality Standards and Established Safety Procedures
Maintain a Clean and Safe Work Environment
Tool Grinding Experience 1 years
Able to Set up and Operate Surface Grinding Machine with Horizontal & Vertical Spindle and
Reciprocating & Rotating Table to Grind Flat & Contoured Surfaces of Metal Work Pieces or Springs and
other Metal Products
Analyze Specifications and Select Tooling According to Knowledge of Surface Grinding Procedures
Interpretation of Blueprints & Sketches
Study Blueprint Layout on Work Piece to Visualize Grinding to be Performed and Plan Sequence of
Operations
Position and Secure Work Piece on Magnetic Chuck, Holding Fixture, or Directly to Machine Table
Select Grinding Wheel, Grinding Speeds and Feed Rates for Each Operation According to Knowledge of
Metal Properties and Abrasives; and Mounts Wheel on Spindle
Move Controls and Read Dials to Set Rotation Speeds and Feed Rates
Position and Tighten Stops to Limit Table Travel
Move Control Feed Work Piece to Wheel and Vice Versa
Turn Valve Handle and Direct Flow of Coolant Against Wheel and Work Piece
Able to Verify Dimensions of Ground Work Piece for Conformance to Specifications using such Measuring
Instruments such as Micrometers, Comparators, Dial Indicators, Gauge Blocks and Load Test Equipment
Dress Grinding Wheel to Specified Profile for Contour Grinding using Special Fixtures and Tools; Operate
Tracer Attachment to Duplicate Contours from Templates or Models
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Tarunna Cockerham
18103 Canyon Cypress Lane, Katy, TX 77449
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Observe Machine Operation and Measure Springs for Conformance to Specifications using Micrometers or
Gauges
Perform In Process Inspections to Assure Proper Conformance of Springs; Adjust Machinery as Needed to
Assure Spring Meets Specifications
Sharpen Cutoff Tool and Remove Coiling Marks from Coiling Point and Pitch Tool, using Bench Grinder
Pipe Fitter Experience 2 years
Laid out, Fitted, and Fabricated Metal Components to Assemble Structural Forms, such as Machinery
Frames, Bridge Parts, and Pressure Vessels using Knowledge of Welding Techniques, Metallurgy, and
Engineering Requirements
Millwright Experience 7 years
Interpreted and Applied Technical Codes
Complied with and Supported the Principles of Operational (Maintenance) Excellence
Used and Safely Operated Hand and Power Tools
Performed Rigging to Move, Locate or Relocate Equipment using Portable Rigging and Overhead Cranes
Operated Various Pieces of Mobile Equipment including, but not limited to, Fork Trucks, Man lifts, Trucks
and Skid Steer Loaders
Performed a Variety of Lubrication Related Functions including Inspections, Changes, Lubricant
Application and Auto Lubricator Maintenance
Performed Routine Equipment Maintenance Tasks
Communicated with Appropriate Personnel to Optimize Equipment Performance
Able to Describe the Basic Operating Concepts and Fundamentals of the Major factory Systems
Installed and Aligned Trunions for Large Rotating Equipment (including requisite rigging)
Installed, Maintained, Rebuilt, Replaced and Troubleshot Mechanical Seals
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Tarunna Cockerham
18103 Canyon Cypress Lane, Katy, TX 77449
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Maintained and Troubleshot Pneumatic (vacuum) Systems including Air Compressors and Air Handling
Units
Maintained and Troubleshot Hydraulic Systems
Maintained and Repaired Fire Heaters and Boilers including Coal & Ash Handling Equipment, Soot
blowers and Vibrators
Complied with Federal, State, Company and Factory Safety Requirements
Complied with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Complied with Company Quality Standards
Boiler Maker Experience 3 years
Ability to Distinguish Between Different Types of Valves and Actuators
Working Knowledge of Heat Exchangers Disassemble Technique, Pressure Test and Ability to Reassemble
Various Types of Heat Exchangers
Interpreted Blueprints and Plans
Attached Rigging
Assisted Crane Operator and Welders
Detected Problems with Machines and Equipment
Able to Rig and Move Heavy Steel
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
11/2010 Present ■ Bradken Steel Mill, Amite, Louisiana
Experience:
Structural Welder & Tool Grinder
11/2008 11/2010 ■ Advance Fire Protection, Waveband, Mississippi
Experience:
Pipe Fitter
11/1993 11/2008 ■ Hunts Plywood Company, Hammond, Louisiana
Experience:
Mill Wright
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Tarunna Cockerham
18103 Canyon Cypress Lane, Katy, TX 77449
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Supervisor
Boiler Maker
***Please see skill set section (start of resume) for detailed responsibilities
EDUCATION
04/2013
Structural and Pipe Welding Course Certification
North Shore Technical College, Greensburg, Louisiana
05/01/11
Structural and Pipe Welding Course Certification
North Shore Technical College, Hammond, Louisiana
05/30/93
High School Degree
Kentwood High School, Kentwood, Louisiana
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